The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel Hugh J. Curry, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1945 to June 1964. [This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Curry for meritorious service during the period 15 June 1945 to 30 June 1964 as announced in General Orders Number 32, Headquarters, Military District of Washington, United States Army, dated 18 June 1964.]